If you have no interest in the impact your diet has on the world, and you have no interest in what impact your diet has on you, and you do not want toIf you have no interest in the impact your diet has on the world, and you have no interest in what impact your diet has on you, and you do not want to start eating local foods, don't read it....more

This book is a selection of my book discussion group. It has fascinating tidbits in it, but does not hold my attention well. I checked the book out ofThis book is a selection of my book discussion group. It has fascinating tidbits in it, but does not hold my attention well. I checked the book out of the library (giving myself 3 weeks to read it) and started the first day I checked it out. I read two other books while reading it, and at the end of three weeks I was only about half-way through. I had to return, rather than renew, the book because someone had placed a hold on it. ...more

This book looked so good, I had to end my "book buying diet" to purchase it.

This book is a fantastic view of life as a four star waiter. It was reminiThis book looked so good, I had to end my "book buying diet" to purchase it.

This book is a fantastic view of life as a four star waiter. It was reminiscent of Julie and Julia, but a tad more serious. The end result of the book was me on the internet looking at the restaurant's website and deciding the $250 tasting menu was probably worth it.

It was also fun because the author grew up in Vermont, and went to high school in the city I live in....more

The book group I belong to read this book. I am so glad they did, otherwise I might not have picked the book up to begin with. I found it fascinatingThe book group I belong to read this book. I am so glad they did, otherwise I might not have picked the book up to begin with. I found it fascinating to learn about the Hmong, and how their beliefs differ from western beliefs. ...more

This is a book about a parent/child book discussion group. The authors emphasize that children are quite capable of reading, understanding, and deconsThis is a book about a parent/child book discussion group. The authors emphasize that children are quite capable of reading, understanding, and deconstructing good books. The book also uses several books as examples - and breaks down the parts of the book.

A trip through the small side roads of the US in search of pie, pie makers, pie stories, pie recipes and pie bowls.

Not for everyone, this book ramblesA trip through the small side roads of the US in search of pie, pie makers, pie stories, pie recipes and pie bowls.

Not for everyone, this book rambles and doubles back on itself, but it is a lovely experience for a pie lover.

Now I need to get my hands in the dough!

Two people have asked to borrow the book from me and I am feeling reluctant to part with the book. I wrote my name in the cover. These two things have made me change my rating from 4 stars to 5 stars....more

National Public Radio has done a fantastic job in collecting personal stories of people throughout the country. Most stories are one to two pages longNational Public Radio has done a fantastic job in collecting personal stories of people throughout the country. Most stories are one to two pages long and all are heartwarming....more

Okay. When I picked up this book I thought I would love it because it is about cooking professionally (which always interests me). I did not realize IOkay. When I picked up this book I thought I would love it because it is about cooking professionally (which always interests me). I did not realize I would love it because it's ultimate message is eating local, slow, hand made, small batch food is good!

On the journey through this book I was inspired to make homemade pasta, polenta from scratch and eat some good meat.

When I finished this book, I said to my husband "This book was terrible because it makes me feel so sad. I feel very sad, but there were lots of happyWhen I finished this book, I said to my husband "This book was terrible because it makes me feel so sad. I feel very sad, but there were lots of happy bits too." I think he was glad that I finished the book because I kept reading parts out loud to him.

Really though, it was a brilliant book. I did feel irritated at the end because I was left feeling so melancholy but there are so few books that evoke such strong emotions! I am left considering new perspectives on homelessness and raising children. I would recommend this book to any adult.

After reading Animal, Vegetable, Miracle and Omnivore's Dilemma, this book felt a little preachy at times.

I really enjoyed hearing about Alisa and J.After reading Animal, Vegetable, Miracle and Omnivore's Dilemma, this book felt a little preachy at times.

I really enjoyed hearing about Alisa and J.B.'s personal challenge and how they met the challenge. I think this book would have been amazing if they just wrote about how they came up with their challenge, and their experience with it.

I loved their cabin, and the time they ate locally there. I also enjoyed reading about the different farmers and what they grew....more

Rupert and his wife have an autistic son. They are open to any and all methods that migA fascinating look at autism and how one family dealt with it.

Rupert and his wife have an autistic son. They are open to any and all methods that might help their son better relate to the world. This book takes you through some of their story. Plus, it relates a fantastic trip to Mongolia.

This is the story of Jeannette Walls' maternal grandmother. Jeanette must call this fiction because so much of it cannot be verified, and she has chanThis is the story of Jeannette Walls' maternal grandmother. Jeanette must call this fiction because so much of it cannot be verified, and she has changed some names.

If you have read Glass Castle, this is a must read, as adds shading and texture to an already mesmerizing story....more

Michael Lewis communicates technical details of football games in a way that even non-football fans can understand. He makes the subject interesting aMichael Lewis communicates technical details of football games in a way that even non-football fans can understand. He makes the subject interesting and (dare I say) exciting. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it. It is very similar to the movie....more

I saw the movie first. I expected to not like the movie, but wanted to see it because Julia Roberts is fantastic. I loved the movie and decided to reaI saw the movie first. I expected to not like the movie, but wanted to see it because Julia Roberts is fantastic. I loved the movie and decided to read the book. Again, I expected to not like the book, but I loved it.

Gilbert is excellent in conveying place. Each location she described, I felt I could see, touch and smell.

Gilbert's description of her spiritual journey was a bonus. It was good to see what someone else has gone though, and decide on how that fits with my own beliefs of life and the world....more

This book is about hard times, making do and hanging onto happiness. Suzan tells us stories of her grandparents and parents difficulties, as well as hThis book is about hard times, making do and hanging onto happiness. Suzan tells us stories of her grandparents and parents difficulties, as well as her own. Often tough times highlight the things that are truely important....more

I don't feel that I am overwhelmed by my tech gadgets or screens, as Powers referrs to them. Yet, I enjoyed this book and it's reminder to make the moI don't feel that I am overwhelmed by my tech gadgets or screens, as Powers referrs to them. Yet, I enjoyed this book and it's reminder to make the most of new technology by allowing oneself time away. Reflection is underrated. It is pleasant to find someone encouraging it....more